Luisuvat
Luisuvat is a traditional communal performance practiced by coastal communities in the Valaran archipelago. It combines vocal polyphony with body percussion and is typically held during religious feasts, harvest celebrations, and communal gatherings.
The term luisuvat comes from the fictional Luisu language; it is commonly described as meaning 'echo gathering'
In a typical performance, participants form a loose circle or semicircle around a central focal point. A
Luisuvat serves social and cultural functions: it conveys oral history, marks transitions between seasons, and reinforces
In contemporary contexts, luisuvat has attracted scholarly attention and is performed in public festivals and world-music